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UVA Health · 1 day ago

Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP) – Emergency Department

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$116K/yr - $116K/yr

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Emergency Department (ED) will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals while practicing at the top of their licensure.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical leader within the ED care team, modeling professionalism, accountability, and patient-centered care

Support a collaborative, respectful culture across physicians, APPs, nurses, trainees, and ancillary staff

Contribute to the ongoing growth and maturation of the APP team through mentorship, peer support, and role modeling

Demonstrate adaptability and leadership presence during periods of high census, operational strain, or clinical complexity

Adhere to departmental policies, clinical pathways, and quality and safety standards

Participate in departmental initiatives related to quality improvement, patient throughput, documentation excellence, and operational efficiency

Support accurate, timely documentation, billing, and compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements

Engage in scheduling flexibility to meet the evolving operational needs of a 24/7 emergency department

Provide comprehensive emergency care across the Main ED, ED Observation Unit, and Rapid Medical Evaluation space

Perform timely patient assessments, develop differential diagnoses, initiate diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and reassess patients as clinically indicated

Practice with progressive autonomy at top-of-scope, with appropriate consultation and escalation based on patient acuity and complexity

Demonstrate interest and competence in emergency procedures consistent with training, credentialing, and departmental needs

Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care in a high-acuity, fast-paced academic environment

Maintain active licensure, national certification, credentialing, and continuing education requirements

Engage in ongoing professional development through continuing education, skills training, and clinical learning opportunities

Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and commitment to evidence-based practice and evolving standards of emergency care

Participate in professional activities through the Center for Advanced Practice and Department of Emergency Medicine, including education, committees, or scholarly efforts as appropriate

Represent UVA Health and the Department of Emergency Medicine with professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions

Qualification

Emergency medicine experienceProcedural skillsAcademic medical center experienceClinical judgmentProfessional developmentTeam engagementIntellectual curiosityCompassionate careAdaptabilityCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree

License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia

If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required

Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position

Prior emergency medicine or urgent care experience in a high-acuity, high-volume setting, including exposure to rapid assessment models and observation medicine

Demonstrated procedural experience or strong interest in procedural skill development, such as laceration repair, splinting, point-of-care ultrasound, airway support, or vascular access, consistent with scope and credentialing

Experience working in an academic medical center or teaching environment, with comfort collaborating alongside residents, fellows, and medical students

Strong adaptability and clinical judgment in fast-paced, evolving care environments, with the ability to manage multiple patients and transition effectively between clinical roles (Main ED, RME, Observation)

Commitment to professional growth and team engagement, including participation in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, or departmental projects through the Center for Advanced Practice or Department of Emergency Medicine